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Construction Law.
A full range of specialised construction law services — from strategic contract advice to proactive dispute resolution and regulatory affairs.
— Overview
We provide a full range of specialised construction law services ranging from strategic contract advice to proactive dispute resolutions and regulatory affairs. Our knowledge, experience, and understanding of clients' needs in the construction industry has been gained in advising developers, principals, contractors, major subcontractors, engineering and architectural consultants, and banks.
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What the firm advises on
Our practice deals with all aspects of legal work relating to an enormous range of projects. We bring a focused and dedicated expertise to the construction and related industries — and our depth of understanding of the industry sectors at a global level enables us to add real strategic value to our clients' businesses.
01FIDIC drafting & reviewRed, Yellow, Silver, and Green Book conditions of contract, including bespoke amendments and Particular Conditions.
02Procurement & tenderTender preparation, bid evaluation, procurement disputes, and standstill periods.
03Claims managementNotice management, extensions of time, delay analysis, prolongation, and disruption claims.
04Dispute Adjudication BoardsDAB and DAAB constitution, references, and challenges.
05International arbitrationICC, SIAC, LCIA, and ad hoc arbitrations seated in Colombo, Singapore, and London.
06Regulatory affairsRepresentations before procurement regulators, statutory authorities, and the Courts of Sri Lanka.
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Whom the firm advises
Construction matters seldom involve only one type of party. The firm has counselled across the project lifecycle:
01Developers & principalsProject structuring, financing, and dispute strategy.
02ContractorsBid review, contract negotiation, claims, and disputes.
03SubcontractorsBack-to-back contracting, payment, and dispute resolution.
04Engineers & architectsProfessional appointments and consultancy contracts.
05Funders & banksLender due diligence, security packages, and step-in rights.
06Public sectorProcurement compliance and infrastructure tendering.
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